Rejuvenated Nzoia Sugar out to spark the fire in their NSL campaign

Nzoia Sugar FC have turned the Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) week-long suspension of league matches into an opportunity to rebuild momentum and fine-tune their tactics ahead of the forthcoming National Super League fixtures.

‎The pause in league action, announced as a mark of respect for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has allowed clubs across the country a brief period of reflection and recalibration.

‎According to head coach Charles Odero, Nzoia are taking full advantage of the break by organizing a series of friendly matches aimed at enhancing fitness levels and correcting tactical errors observed in their recent outings.

Odero emphasized that the friendlies are not just for maintaining match sharpness but also for addressing key weaknesses identified in both attack and defence.

‎ “This break has come at a good time for us. It gives us space to refine our game, fix a few mistakes, and get the players mentally ready for the upcoming fixtures,” Odero said.

‎Despite their promising performances, Nzoia have found it difficult to secure wins away from home. Their recent fixtures ended in a 2-2 draw against Mwatate United and a goalless stalemate with Fortune Sacco, results that Odero admits were below expectations.

‎ “We’ve been performing decently but haven’t translated that into wins, especially in away matches. It’s something we’re working hard to improve,” he added.

‎Currently, Nzoia sit seventh on the table with five points from three matches, showcasing a balanced start to their campaign. Their focus now shifts to their next home fixture at Sudi Stadium in Bungoma County, where they will face Talanta FC, who are just behind them in tenth place with four points.